MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced big hole around anti roll mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced big hole around anti roll mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap corroded and holed (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 18" standard blade (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded and holed (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap corroded and holed (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan corroded and holed by tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper torn 18" standard blade (8.2.2)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced nearside reading 100 offside reading 190 (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
corrosion and repairs inc. filler to outer sills
corrosion and repairs to front underbody and chassis
corrosion to front suspension inc. sub frame
corrosion to inner lower sills
corrosion to offside rear wheel arch
corrosion to rear suspension inc. sub frame
corrosion to rear underbody and chassis
exhaust system and brackets corroded
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
all front suspension bushes slightly deteriorating
all rear suspension bushes slightly deteriorating
exhaust system corroding
front & rear suspension arms corroded
general oil leaks
general underbody corrosion
nearside front windscreen dragging
offside rear subframe bush corroded & deteriorating
rear anti-roll bar slightly corroded
rear exhaust system badly corroded
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Gearbox rear output seal leaking
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front fog lights inop
Fuel cap cover release faulty
Gearbox rear output seal leaking
Horn noise deteriorating
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Gearbox rear output seal leaking
Horn noise deteriorating
Front fog lights inop
Fuel cap cover release faulty
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Repair to nearside rear lamp
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Both Rear Discs very badly corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both wiper blades have small splits but not effecting drivers view
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WP53 RXX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.
Across all 2003 Mazda MX-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 60,251 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Mazda MX-5 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 44,475 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WP53 RXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda MX-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Mazda MX-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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WP53 RXX is a 2003 Mazda MX-5, first registered on 24 December 2003.
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